*MONDAY MEMOS*
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Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!
Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!
dear monday, it was SO stinkin' cold today! 20 degrees! Brrrrr.... I didn't want to go out in it, but I forced myself. It wasn't bad once I got moving. And I did wait until it was a bit warmer.
I practiced the harp quite a bit today. I am really loving my new song (medley) I Know That My Redeemer Lives. It is so pretty. I spent a couple hours practicing today (that and my lesson). Dave got off pretty early. We had to go to a viewing for one of his patient's. We didn't have to wait too long. I talked to Stacy J. about Boston. Her and her hub were in line and they watched a movie called Boston Strong that was about it. They told me I need to get VidAngel so I can watch it.
We saw a million turkeys crossing the road on our way to the viewing. Crazy!
It was chilly! I came home and had to go snuggle in my heated blanket. I started watching the movie Stepmom. It was a tear jerker. Dave came up and we watched part of Oblivion. We rarely do that, so it was kinda fun.
It was chilly! I came home and had to go snuggle in my heated blanket. I started watching the movie Stepmom. It was a tear jerker. Dave came up and we watched part of Oblivion. We rarely do that, so it was kinda fun.
dear tuesday, it was another cold morning. I had a hard time getting out of bed and stepping into the cold, cruel world. I got in a good five mile (mostly) run.
Taylor was here all day to fix the four wheeler and test it out. I didn't see much of him. I spent a good portion of my day cleaning my bathroom, laundry room, pantry, and doing all of Dave's and the boy's shirts that have been in the laundry room waiting for me to iron them. I guess that's why they have been in there. No one else seemed to want to do it. LOL Carson Face-timed me and that was fun. For some reason he wasn't in my screenshots. :( I'm digging those cat eye glasses. Must get me a pair.
The microwave man showed up as well as the vacuum man and both were basically unnecessary stops because the microwave started working on it's own a few days ago and the vacuum problem was a simple fix. I felt bad he came all the way here. I didn't practice the harp until later after Dave had gone to his meetings. I had a hair appointment as well. She cut off way too much. But it was getting so dry, so I am actually hoping it will help.
dear wednesday, I did my temple shift. Jean let me choose another temple dress to wear that the Logan temple gave them. It's brand new and was the perfect size...miraculously. I was happy! I headed to my harp lesson. It went well. I then went to Layton to Deseret Book and returned another dress I had bought for the temple that I don't need. I went to O town and ran a few errands and then rushed home because Dave said McKay was here, but there was no boys when I arrived. So I cleaned. Dave and I went to our ward Halloween party.
He made Pasta Fagioli soup. I was asked to be a judge for the chili/soup cook off. It was fun!
Then Kiel took me and Jen through. They do a pretty good job. Dave had meetings after. :/
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| Tough job, but some witch has to do it! |
Mike Collins and Troy were also judges. I dragged Audrey and Carol in the spook alley. It's tradition! I used to drag Mona! Haha We had fun.
dear thursday, I got up early and practiced. I usually practice for at least an hour but if I get up early enough I go for 90 minutes. I made a video for Mickey's birthday. Dave wouldn't be in it with me because I wanted us to wear mustaches and I was going to use a whoopee cushion because she's loved them since she was three. So, I had Mr. Cat be in it with me instead. Haha
I headed out on my run and got in 6.5 miles. Almost all running! Yay! I paid for it later, but it felt so good!
We had some hot cocoa as soon as we arrived. I was happy it wasn't too cold! Last week it was freezing! Yay! So glad! Carson was Spiderman.
There was a fun scary little tiny spook alley that him and I went in. He was laughing his head off when I screamed very loud when Sarah was hiding and jumped out and scared us. It was so cute seeing him giggle so hard. You can see Sarah hiding in the back ↓ ready to scare us!
We played on the playground for a bit and then went inside and saw the rock display. They had the most gorgeous amethyst! WOW!! Gorgeous. It was a fun night!
I headed out on my run and got in 6.5 miles. Almost all running! Yay! I paid for it later, but it felt so good!
You never know what kind of spooks you'll run into in the fall! LOL
These were even spookier!!!
I made pumpkin cookies for Dave's parents. We made them soup and rolls as well. I took it to them. I came home and when Dave got home we headed to the Dinosaur Park to meet Sky, Sarah and Carson. 
We had some hot cocoa as soon as we arrived. I was happy it wasn't too cold! Last week it was freezing! Yay! So glad! Carson was Spiderman.
We all took him Trick or Treating through the park and then he played carnival games.
dear friday, I got up and practiced the harp. Taylor had come late last night. He headed out to help Barry and then to go rock climbing in Provo. I worry when the boys do that. I got in some fun today on my run because today was the SHEEP RUN! I look forward to it every year! I just love it! I got some good videos! I watched them in three different places. So fun! EWE know you're a little crazy when a bunch of sheep excite you! But, it brings me SHEAR enjoyment! That was baaaaaaaa-d! :)
I seriously go baaaa-listic over this! I just love it!
I came home and McKay was here studying. He is diligent! I caught up on this a bit. Dave and I miraculously got tickets to A Toast to Bread concert/dinner tonight. It sold out but luckily we had connections and the lead singer's mil (cute Carolyn) was able to get us some. They added another concert for tomorrow night, but we have the family Halloween party so couldn't go. The lead singer - Jeff Clark - was in Dave's ward growing up (and ours when we were newly married) and he truly sounds just like David Gates! It's crazy! It was SO good! I was blown away by how much they sounded just like Bread. Such talent! Their website is HERE if you want to listen to a short video of them. Scroll down to VIDEO.
We had a fun table. One of the ladies at it got up and danced almost alone to the second to last song. A guy finally got up and joined her and then another girl. Kinda funny. I saw lots of friends there....Karen Cox, Linda Baugh, the Reeders, the Bomans, and lots more. The food was good and catered by Maple Springs. Everything was very well done. Dave loved it. We wish they would do more of that kind of thing here.
I seriously go baaaa-listic over this! I just love it!
I followed them around to three spots.
The aftermath! ↓ Those wheels are green and brown! Ew! I mean 'EWE'!
dear saturday, I got a text from Sky this morning asking me what I was doing. I told him I was going to the bathroom. Haha Well, he asked. He happened to be in Perry running a solar booth at a 5K race fundraiser for a lady with cancer called the "Fundraiser 4 Kassie Reese FunRun/Walk". He also had Carson with him. I told him I would come get him, but then asked him if it was too late to sign up for the race. He told me it started at 9 a.m. and so I had 30 minutes to get ready and drive to Perry and register. I knew I wouldn't get out on a run if I didn't do it even though I also knew it probably wasn't the best idea to race, but how much harm can a 5K do? I made it in time. The park was full of things people donated and things to buy. Carson was so cute. He was as excited to see me as I was him.
I told him to cheer me on when I crossed the finish line. Guessing there were about 40 or so in the race. There were no bibs. They had shirts but I didn't buy one. It only cost me $10. And it was for a good cause. The gun went off and I started in third place overall and ended in third place overall! Only two guys were ahead of me the entire course and so....drumroll please...
Sadly, no awards. But, the best award was the confidence boost it gave me. I needed that. Carson wasn't at the finish line, instead he was on the playground. LOL I felt okay after. But I did pay for it later in the day. But I'm still very glad I did it. I think that was the most spur of the moment race I have entered. haha I hung out with Carson while he played and he got a spider painted on his hand. We bought some treats and I got some cute Halloween stuff. It was all going for a good cause so I didn't even feel guilty! hah
We went to Kent's to get some dry ice so he could make potions. They had lots of free samples. I got some donuts as well and took them to Dave's parent's house where a big group was re-doing the sprinklers. Linda and Tanae were also doing yard work and I felt bad I wasn't but I am trying to be super careful with any manual labor right now with my back.
We made a stop at the cemetery because Carson wanted to leave a pine cone he decorated for Tyson.
We came home and Carson made potions and I made a scary face cheese ball.
We played for a while and I ended up in the shower pretty late. Taylor showed up and we all got ready for Karen's Halloween party. Taylor AND Carson were Spiderman. SO cute! I got some cute photos.
Sky and Sarah were at a concert. McKay had to work. But Bryce and Hailey and her kids showed up! They looked so cute!
After several left, we played Taboo with those still there. The guys killed the girls, which is unusal. It was hilarious. Aubrey got a little flustered, but it was cute.
I took first overall woman!
Woot! I was pretty excited mostly with my time...25:57. Not my fastest 5K by any means, but after not really running and doing zero speedwork, I was pretty happy. 
He was proud of that spider. Sky is in the top two pix ↓ selling at his booth. Carson is playing with Jeremy's kids.
The many faces of this silly kid...
This was hilarious! On the way there, Carson was giving Taylor tips on how to make webs with his fingers. From one Spidey to another.
We got to the party and Dave and I managed to get his suds on (balloons).
We got some photos and then ate. Everyone just kind of hung out.
A few out-takes
We brought Carson home with us and he fell asleep on the way home.
I need to keep buttermilk on hand so I can make them more. So yummy. I usually just add vinegar to milk, but apparently it doesn't work in these. I also heard there is such a thing as dehydrated buttermilk. I must get some.
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
- PANCAKES
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups of sifted flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly whisked
- 2 cups of buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and melted
- Preheat a griddle to medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt, baking powder, baking soda, flour and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Drizzle in the butter as you continue to whisk.
- Switch to a wooden spoon and make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir until almost completely combined. Please remember, the more you stir pancakes the more flat and tough they will be so please mix until a few streaks of flour are remaining.
- Butter the griddle and scoop ⅓ cup of batter and cook until bubbles begin to form, flip and cook until golden. Serve immediately.
- Buttermilk Syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon Light Karo syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- In a large pot or saucepan over medium heat add the butter, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla and Karo syrup.
- Heat until everything is well combined and bring to a boil.
- Quickly remove the pot from the heat and add the baking soda, place back over the heat, stirring constantly. The syrup will grow large and threaten to boil over which is why a large pot is essential. If it gets too close to the edge remove from the burner and continue stirring to bring it down. Stir for 30 seconds over the heat (I often just take mine off so I don’t risk boiling over) and serve immediately.
McKay, Taylor, Bryce, Carson were all home. We headed to Kaysville for Weston and Mary's baby Willow's blessing. Taylor was with us as well as Carson. Sky and Sarah came as well but we didn't end up sitting with them. As I was walking out, this older guy stopped me and said, "I am your friend Lori Oram's cousin". He knew all kinds of stuff about me. He talked to me about running Boston and about how we go out to lunch a lot together etc. I had no idea who he was and then as I was leaving I said, "Tell me your name so I can tell Lori I met you." He said, "Kurt Oram". I said, "KURT! Oh my gosh!" We were good friends in college. We hung out a lot. I had no idea it was him and I felt so dumb I didn't. Once I knew who it was, I recognized him. That happens a lot with me! But it was fun. He asked if I was still twirling batons. Haha I wish I had thought to ask him how Dean was doing. Kinda crazy! His wife runs marathons and I talked to her as well. I went in foyer and Sarah asked if she could hold Willow and then after she did she asked if I wanted to. Of course!
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dear random,
Stole from Snapchat. Love that cute face.
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| Someone in our stake gave this to Dave. It's dated 1998. 20 years ago! I was obviously speaking at one of our wards. Oh man. |
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